As the year draws to a close and Christmas approaches, this episode is a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and reflect.

Join your Host Natasha Brownfield as you revisit the true meaning of Christmas through the story of Mary, a woman entrusted with carrying something sacred through uncertainty, risk, loss, and promise. Her journey reminds us that purpose can be carried through pain, and that God often works through ordinary women in extraordinary ways.

This episode also introduces a special “Pause & Play” reflection segment, where listeners are invited to stop, reflect, and honestly assess the year that was before stepping into the year ahead with clarity and faith. If 2025 stretched you, tested you, or reshaped you this episode is for you. It’s not about striving or fixing, but about acknowledging where you’ve been, honouring what you’ve carried, and preparing your heart for what’s next.

Take this moment to pause. Then press play when you’re ready.

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(00:00:00) – Welcome to Raised Women

(00:01:25) – Why this season matters

(00:02:15) – Mary’s Journey: The Birth story of Jesus

(00:04:25) - Encouragement for Women Carrying Heaviness in this season

(00:05:40) – Pause and Play: Reflection

(00:05:58) – Reflection Question One: Highlights of the year?

(00:08:30) – Reflection Question Two: What are some low points of your year?

(00:09:00) - Reflection Question Three: What have you learnt about yourself this year?

(00:09:38) - Reflection Question Four: What have you learnt about God this year?

(00:11:10) - Reflection Question Five: What are you most proud of yourself for this year?

(00:12:40) - Reflection Question Six: What are you believing for in 2026?

(00:13:20) – Raised Women Podcast a Huge Thank You and Christmas Wrap up

Scriptures:

Luke 2:1-20 https://biblehub.com/luke/2.htm

Matthew 1:18-25 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%201%3A18-2%3A23&version=ESV

Nehemiah 8:10 https://biblehub.com/nehemiah/8-10.htm

Proverbs 3:5-5 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%203%3A5-6&version=NIV

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In this episode of Raised Women Podcast, Tash opens a heartfelt conversation on what it truly means to Heal healthy, not in the way culture teaches, but in the way God models for us.

Flowing on from the, ‘In Her Shoes’ series, we revisit the journeys of women who have walked through addiction, cancer, and miscarriage, and we explore what it looks like to process pain through Scripture.

From Jesus withdrawing in grief in Matthew 14, to David’s cries, to Job’s lament, the Word shows us that healing begins with honesty, continues with making room, and ultimately leads us into purpose. Tash also shares her own journey of loss physically, mentally, spiritually, and relationally and unpacks how healing healthy involves boundaries, community, wise counsel, and inviting God into every emotion and every chapter.

If you’re in a season of hurt, confusion, or transition… this episode reminds you that healing healthy is possible and God is deeply present in it.

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(00:00:00) - Where This Conversation Begins: Healing Healthy and ‘In Her Shoes’ Recap

(00:01:05) – What does Healing Healthy look like in the Bible?

(00:03:27) - The Grief Before the Miracle: Matthew 14 Explained

(00:05:07) – Invitation and Purpose through Pain

(00:06:02) – Healing Healthy from Raised Women Story Recaps

(00:08:06) - Tash: Miscarriage, Grief, and Healing through Pain

(00:10:09) - Physical Healing: Listening to Your Body

(00:11:12) - Mental Healing: Outlets, Vision Boards & Journaling

(00:12:09) - Spiritual Healing: Rest, Prayer & Pulling Back to Fill Up

(00:12:47) - Relational Healing: Marriage, Support & Wise Counsel

(00:14:12) - What Healing Healthy Isn’t

(00:15:24) – Revelation of the Strength of Joy through Pain and Healing

(00:16:47) – The Significance of Healing Healthy and the Cost

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Scriptures:

Jesus Feeds the 5000

Nehemiah 8:10

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In this deeply personal “In Her Shoes” episode, I share the story I never thought I’d tell miscarrying our first baby at 12 weeks most recently. From the moment everything shifted, to the hospital chaos, to the strange peace that met me in the hardest night, this is my honest walk through grief, faith, shock, and healing.

I share the questions I asked God, how this loss reshaped my purpose, and the surprising number of women who came forward with their own stories. If you’ve walked through miscarriage or any kind of loss, my prayer is that you feel seen, strengthened, and reminded that God is close to the brokenhearted, even when the pain feels unbearable.

This is my story raw, faith-filled, and still unfolding - Your host Tash.

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(00:00:00) - The Pregnancy We Prayed For

(00:01:25) – The Day Everything Shifted

(00:03:48) – The Hospital Night I’ll Never Forget

(00:06:02) – Detaching to Cope

(00:06:54) - “Choose Joy”: The Whisper That Carried Me

(00:09:02) - The Pain and the Questions

(00:11:35) – Where was God Through the Process

(00:12:41) - How Common Miscarriage Really Is

(00:14:39) - A New Focus for My One Life

(00:17:25) - Healing in Real Time

(00:20:30) - Hope for the Woman Walking Through Loss

Scripture:

Psalm 23:4

Pslam 23:5

Eccle. 3:1

When Liz went in for a routine check-up during COVID, she never expected to hear the words: “You have breast cancer.” What followed was a powerful journey of faith, healing, and divine encounter. One that not only transformed her own life but led her father to Christ.

In this moving conversation, Liz speaks about her diagnosis, the moment God spoke healing over her life, and how she found peace, in the midst of fear. Her story is one of resilience, grace, and unshakable faith in a God who still heals today.

If you’re walking through uncertainty, illness, or a test of faith this episode will remind you that you are never alone, and that God’s promises still stand.

Listen, be encouraged, and share this story of hope with someone. Explore more faith-led events and resources that encourage, inspire, and nurture women at raisedwomen.com.au.

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(00:00:00) - Introduction to the Journey

(00:01:27) – Meet Liz

(00:02:13) - Receiving the Diagnosis during Covid

(00:06:03) - Faith and Family Response

(00:07:53) - Prayers and Reflections

(00:11:39) - The Treatment Journey

(00:12:33) – When an Angel knocks on the front door

(00:14:55) – The Good Report

(00:16:24) – Struggling through the Pain with God and Community

(00:18:29) - Scriptures and Songs of Hope

(00:20:01) - Lessons Learned from Suffering

(00:21:04) - Patience in Healing

(00:22:00) - Supporting Others in Suffering

(00:23:30) - Words of Encouragement for those who are suffering from Sickness

In episode 22 of our series In Her Shoes, we walk alongside a woman who’s navigated the heartbreaks, challenges, and unexpected turns of life and come out learning how to love herself in the process. From the tension of difficult relationships to the courage it takes to choose yourself, her story is raw, real, and inspiring.

Tune in for reflections on resilience and the journey to self-love. Whether you’re facing your own storms or simply want to hear a story that uplifts, this conversation is a reminder that God’s heart for you is always full of love, even when life feels overwhelming.

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(00:00:00) – Intro to the series, episode, and guest Kerry.

(00:02:27) – Kerry’s story

(00:04:43) – Signs of a breakdown

(00:06:18) – Why stay and what was a key learning point

(00:07:43) – What kept her going

(00:10:33) – Loving yourself and walking boldy

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In this powerful continuation of Cynthia’s story, we step deeper into the realities of addiction and the lifelong journey of recovery. Cynthia opens up about the powerlessness, misconceptions, and the hope that comes through community, faith, and healing. She shares raw truths about motherhood, breaking generational cycles, and why recovery is possible but never walked alone.

If you haven’t yet, listen to Part 1 in Episode 20 for the beginning of Cynthia’s journey.

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(00:00:00) – Intro and what it feels like to be in addiction

(00:01:48) – Why do those in addiction choose that?

(00:02:46) – Is addiction limited to alcohol and drugs

(00:03:22) – Why don’t you just stop?

(00:04:53) – If you stop in addiction, you are cured

(00:05:21) – Addiction as a sickness and challenges

(00:06:50) – The role of shame in addiction

(00:08:20) – Support systems which help with recovery and loved ones needing support

(00:11:41) – Encouragement with addiction and Cynthia’s passion

(00:13:34) – Wrap up

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In this powerful In Her Shoes series conversation, Tash sits down with Cynthia to unpack her journey through addiction, recovery, and the hope that comes with fellowship and being clean. Cynthia opens up about the realities of addiction, what recovery truly means, and how finding recovery changed her life. From generational cycles of trauma to discovering freedom in abstinence and service, her story is one of raw honesty with such boldness.

If you’ve ever wondered what recovery really looks like or need encouragement that change is possible this episode will leave you inspired and full of hope.

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(00:00:00) – Intro and guest intro

(00:01:14) – Defining Addiction

(00:01:50) – Defining Recovery

(00:02:27) – Defining Clean-time and Cynthia’s passion in this area

(00:06:14) – Cynthia’s Story

(00:11:20) – The turning point

(00:13:20) – The take-away with using and wrap up

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In this episode of Raised Woman, I’m joined by a very special guest my husband, Tyron. Together, we open up about our journey from dating to marriage and what it’s really been like stepping into life as newlyweds.

We talk honestly about: ✨ What came easily in our dating season (and what didn’t) ✨ The role faith played in our relationship ✨ The biggest shifts from engagement to marriage ✨ The surprises, challenges, and joy we’ve discovered in this new chapter

Our hope is that by sharing our story, you’ll find encouragement for your own journey whether you’re dating, engaged, or already married.

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(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:01:26) - Our dating season

(00:02:27) - Challenges when dating

(00:04:19) - The role of faith in our relationship

(00:06:03) - The shift from engaged to married for us

(00:07:06) - Our season of marriage and progression in our relationship

(00:16:20) - Encouragement for couples

(00:18:46) - Wrap up

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